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An Open Letter to My Unbiological Sister

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An Open Letter to My Unbiological Sister
Ana Olson

Dear you,

I'd like to start off by saying I'm so very glad that I met you. You've become a part of who I am in so many different ways. You are the first person I want to text in the morning to ask what I should wear to class, and the last person I text at night to wish sweet dreams.

I never thought that I would find someone who knows me like you do. Who plays my favorite song for me when I'm sad. Who calls me on my first dates to make sure he's not a creep. Who goes and gets pizza with me at two A.M in the morning on a Thursday just because.

I'm so thankful that you've become a part of my life. I'm thankful for the late night study sessions and long talks about life at 12 A.M. I'm thankful for how much you support me, and help me become my best self. I'm thankful that you see me not as who I am in moments of weakness ( no matter how long they are ) but as who I am deep down. I'm thankful that I know I can count on you, where ever you are-- here on campus during the fall or in NYC this summer, I know that with the click of a button you will answer me.

I appreciate all of your handwork. You inspire me with you (silly) commitment to go to the gym every week. I promise that next time I might think about going with you... maybe. I appreciate how much you care about others, and how big you heart is. You never fail to bring joy and happiness to strangers and friends faces.

I love your drive to succeed in class and how much time you spend helping others nail down hard concepts. I love getting ready with you on Saturday nights and dancing the night away with you. I love sleeping in on the weekends and calling you asking if you want to go get brunch with me last minute. I love how energetic you are--there is never a dull moment when I am with you.

You are so humble and kind, and even tho sometimes that bothers me, it makes me love you more. You are smart and driven, I know that one day you are going to go big places (being my friend is a step in that direction :) ). You are honest. You are strong. You are important.

Thank you for letting me cry on your shoulder, when I was in my dark place. Thank you for the tough love you give when I'm down and feeling sorry for myself-- you are making me a better person. Thank you for giving me a second chance when I faulted from who I am and became a monster. Thank you for always believing in me, and supporting me.

Though we aren't sister by blood, we share a closer bond. One that will continue to grow as time goes on and we grow into who we are. I love you, and I can't wait to see what our future has in store.

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